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The Communication Connection: The Art & Science of Staying in Touch while Living Well with Parkinsonís

Parkinson and Movement Disorders CenterA National Parkinson Foundation Center of ExcellenceThe Edmond J. Safra Parkinson’s Wellness Program A partnership between the NYU Parkinson and Movement Disorders Center and the JCC in Manhattan

Join us for this interactive forum focused on the range of motor and non-motor Parkinson’s symptoms that may impact our ability to stay active and connected to ourselves and our loved ones. Speakers to include a panel of Parkinson’s experts including, Dr. Rebecca Gilbert and Amy C. Lemen, LCSW, of the NYU Parkinson & Movement Disorder Center; Karen Riedel, CCC-SLP of the Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine; Virgen Luce, LCSW of the NYU Silver School of Social Work and individuals living with Parkinson’s.

Afternoon break-out workshops will include:

PD Nia: Movement and Music Jam for the whole family - with Caroline Kohles

Staying in Touch with Calming Yoga - with Whitney Chapman

A Parkinson’s Unity Walk Preview – an amazing Aikido demo with Ken Marvin and family